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Series Narrative

Employees in this
series are technical specialists who design and develop voice and/or data
communications networks. They also monitor, analyze, coordinate, maintain, and
optimize the networks. Voice networks provide normal telephone services and
special features (such as call forwarding, three-way calling, and call park).
Data networks provide communication of data between central computer systems
and remote data-input terminals or within local area networks.

Communications Network
Specialists typically:

--design and document
network solutions necessary for the installation and repair of communications
systems and components by field personnel

--monitor, test,
optimize, and prevent problems from developing in the operation of
communication networks

--coordinate efforts
to maintain, repair, and install circuitry and equipment in the networks,
including investigating and resolving complex service breakdowns or equipment
malfunctions

--develop procedures
for the documentation, back-up, operation, and servicing of the networks; and

--analyze network
operations.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS
OF WORK

Level I: Communications Network Specialist I4723(3284)

Employees at this level are entry level specialists who
learn network operations and perform simpler systems duties (such as data
gathering, monitoring operations, or network documentation) or assist in higher
level duties. They work under the direct supervision of a designated
supervisor.

8. may
provide direction to other staff (such as lower level technical, clerical, or
student employees)

9. performs other related duties as assigned

Level II: Communications Network Specialist II4724(3284)

Employees at this level are experienced specialists who
perform systems duties for the full range of communications network circuits
and equipment (such as complex testing and optimization, investigation of
network breakdowns and malfunctions, maintenance of network cable inventory,
and monitoring network performance data). They work under general super­vision
of higher level communications personnel.

Employees at this level are advanced specialists who are
responsible for the overall coordination of the installation and maintenance of
voice/data network circuits and related equipment for a major communications
operation. They are also responsible for designing and developing new
communications facilities and network systems. They work under the direction of
higher level communications personnel.

A Communications
Network Specialist III typically –

1. coordinates
the planning of staff installation and maintenance work load requirements to
ensure scheduled completion